This paper focuses on the functions that painting has served since its emergence and explores the challenges these functions have faced during different historical periods. From primitive art to modern art, painting has encountered significant challenges during three major periods: the Renaissance, the invention of the camera, and the technological revolution of the 21st century. Through a comparative approach that examines the evolution of artistic forms across these periods, this study seeks to uncover the developmental patterns of painting. The aim is to better understand the rationale behind the existence of painting and visual art in the context of the new era.

Wu Wenbin. Functions and Challenges of the Art of Painting. Frontiers in Art Research (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 5: 88-92. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2025.070513.

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